Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to follow and promote OHS policies and procedures to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace. It requires the ability to identify and control workplace risks and hazards and communicate workplace safety requirements. The unit has been contextualised and is based on Generic Competency 'B' in the National Guidelines for Integrating OHS Competencies into National Industry Competency Standards. This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for persons working in the property industry, including in the real estate, business broking, stock and station agency and property operations and development sectors, in those States and Territories where these are regulated activities. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports the work of those involved in following and promoting OHS policies and procedures to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged, will assist in identifying employability skills requirements. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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1 Provide information on safety policy and procedures in the workplace . |
1.1 Relevant provisions of OHS legislation and codes of practice are accurately and clearly explained to team members. 1.2 Documentation is developed and maintained to support implementation of OHS policies and procedures . |
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1.3 Recommendations are made to improve effectiveness of OHS and workplace policies and procedures. |
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2 Implement and monitor participative arrangements . |
2.1 Consultative processes are implemented and monitored to ensure all team members have an opportunity to contribute to management of OHS in the workplace. 2.2 Health and safety issues raised through consultation are resolved or referred to relevant people for resolution according to organisational requirements . 2.3 Outcomes of consultation over OHS issues are reported to team members according to organisational procedures. |
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3 Implement and monitor hazard and risk control procedures . |
3.1 Existing and potential risks and hazards in work area are identified and appropriate actions are implemented according to OHS policies and procedures. 3.2 Individual and team adherence to control risks and hazards in work area is maintained and monitored according to organisational requirements. 3.3 Inadequacies in existing procedures to control risks are identified and appropriate actions are implemented according to organisational requirements. 3.4 Cause of hazardous events is investigated according to legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures. 3.5 Measures to minimise risk and prevent recurrence of hazardous events are implemented based on hierarchy of control and own role. |
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4 Support OHS training . |
4.1 OHS training needs of individuals and teams are identified and discussed with relevant people according to organisational policies and procedures. 4.2 Arrangements are made for addressing identified OHS training needs in consultation with relevant people according to organisational policies and procedures. 4.3 Coaching and mentoring assistance is provided to team members to support the effective development of personal OHS competencies. |
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Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
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This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
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Required skills :
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Required knowledge and understanding :
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed through practical demonstration of following and promoting OHS policies and procedures to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace. Targeted written (including alternative formats where necessary) or verbal questioning to assess the candidate's underpinning knowledge would provide additional supporting evidence of competence. The demonstration and questioning would include collecting evidence of the candidate's knowledge and application of ethical standards and relevant federal, and state or territory legislation and regulations. This assessment may be carried out in a simulated or workplace environment. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Resource implications for assessment include:
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Validity and sufficiency of evidence require that:
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
OHS legislation may include: |
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OHS policies and procedures may relate to: |
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Consultative processes may include: |
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Relevant people may include: |
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Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in: |
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Risks and hazards : |
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Procedures to control risks may include: |
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Hazardous events may include: |
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Measures to minimise risk may include: |
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Training needs may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Property development, sales and management |
Competency field
Competency field |
Property operations and development |